The highly anticipated "The Idea of You" premiered on streaming platforms on May 2nd, with global audiences watching Hathaway, still as charming as ever.
（The idea of you 2024）
Today's Anne Hathaway is a blend of the quintessential American sweetheart and a sophisticated French chic style, resembling a fusion of Julia Roberts and Isabel Adjani in certain angles.
Therefore, the title of The Cut's film review was "Anne Hathaway Is Too Hot for The Idea of You."
(photo from Instagram: annehathaway)
Over the years, although Hathaway has lost some of the collagen from her appearance, but compared to her youthful sweetness, every look in the show exudes a relaxed sense of a mature woman from every angle. Today, despite the movie plot, let’s just talk about Hathaway's French chic styling principles.
（The idea of you 2024）
1. Casual but Urban.
When it comes to French fashion, many people may immediately point to floral dresses, market baskets, and straw sandals. But actually, in most of the cases, French people tend to wear these three items together only on vacation times.
(French blogger Jeanne Damas)
Most French people dress in a casual yet urban style, appearing very appropriate and comfortable, as if they haven't dressed up at all, but actually, each item has been carefully chosen. Effortless chic is the forever theme of French fashion.
(French blogger Audrey Rivet)
Looking at Hathaway's on-screen outfits, most of them are a mix of neutral accessories with feminine items, appearing her elegant and feminine feelings while revealing her casual and relaxed attitude.
I particularly like her accessorizing art in the movie, which not only enhances the overall look but also doesn't seem excessive. The perfect ornaments also showcase her relaxed sense.
2.Get the balance between outfits and accessories.
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For a velvet tube top, which is already bold in color and material, Hathaway chose a delicate and ultra-thin gold chain as an accessory, adding a touch of extra sparkle to the beautiful collarbone. It not only fills the empty space between the shoulders and neck without being overkill, but retaining a hint of innocent girlishness within the femininity of a mature woman.
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A satin slip dress, which is a very charming item, would appear too formal if paired with bling-bling accessories. Instead, Hathaway opted for a chunky necklace and ring, creating a casual yet cool sense.
3.Stacking chunky items.
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In the movie, Hathaway repeatedly wore stacked rings, all in heavier styles. Compared to stacking thin rings, this pairing clearly emphasizes the protagonist's identity as a female gallery owner—with outstanding artistic taste, successfulness in her career, and independent identity. Most of her accessories are primarily gold. Well, indeed, golden pieces are truly timeless and versatile choice in fashion.
（The idea of you 2024）
Without accessories, her outfits would make her seem to be an ordinary office lady, but with them, she exudes an indescribable sense of high-end quality. The essence of French romance is its eclecticism, rejecting rigidity and stodginess.
In her youth, due to her outstanding appearance, Hathaway always had a refined but overly serious beauty.
(One Day 2011)
(The Devil Wears Prada 2006)
With the passage of time and the richness of life experiences, she has transformed from a beautiful princess into a powerful queen, capable, intelligent, yet still retaining innocence and ease.
(photo from Instagram: annehathaway)
I also hope that all women can eventually reach that most relaxed, authentic, and beautiful state, enjoying life and loving themselves.
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